{"id":7950,"date":"2025-05-19T14:30:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malux.com\/kunskapsbankinlagg\/methods-for-dissipating-static-electricity\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:31:53","slug":"methods-for-dissipating-static-electricity","status":"publish","type":"kunskapsbankinlagg","link":"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/en\/kunskapsbankinlagg\/methods-for-dissipating-static-electricity\/","title":{"rendered":"Methods for dissipating static electricity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-b39eac0 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"b39eac0\"><style>.stk-b39eac0 {background-color:#ffdc2e !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-b39eac0:before{background-color:#ffdc2e !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-b39eac0 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-b39eac0-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-1895c19\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"1895c19\"><style>.stk-1895c19 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-1895c19 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-1895c19-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-1895c19-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1d456c8\" id=\"vad-ar-statisk-elektricitet\" data-block-id=\"1d456c8\"><style>.stk-1d456c8 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-1d456c8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-1d456c8 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What is static electricity?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-33a633b\" data-block-id=\"33a633b\"><style>.stk-33a633b {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-33a633b-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-33a633b {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-33a633b-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fa25e29\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fa25e29\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fa25e29-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fa25e29-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8ab7d09\" data-block-id=\"8ab7d09\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In all processes involving movement, the contact and separation of materials can create a static charge. This occurs if two objects rub against each other, resulting in an excess of electrons in one and a deficit in the other. In everyday life, a shock from a static charge may be experienced with slight discomfort, but in a gas or dust atmosphere, it can lead to serious accidents.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-7e8bdda\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"7e8bdda\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-7e8bdda-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-7e8bdda-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b5cc131\" data-block-id=\"b5cc131\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-b5cc131 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Fortunately, there are protective measures to take by eliminating potential ignition sources and preventing the discharge of static electricity. There are often hidden dangers in the form of &#8220;isolated conductors.&#8221; These are conductive objects that are either inherently or accidentally isolated from the ground and can include anything from metal flanges, fittings, and valves in piping systems to people. Isolated conductors are often seen as the most likely source of accidents caused by static electricity in the industry.   <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-33badea stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"33badea\"><style>.stk-33badea {background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-33badea:before{background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-33badea {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-33badea-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b08e386\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b08e386\"><style>.stk-b08e386 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-b08e386 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b08e386-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b08e386-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2629088\" id=\"statisk-elektricitet-risker-och-forebyggande-atgarder\" data-block-id=\"2629088\"><style>.stk-2629088 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-2629088 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-2629088 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Static electricity \u2013 risks and preventive measures<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Solvents Industry Association (SIA), in collaboration with the European Solvents Industry Group (ESIG), has launched an updated version of their safety film on solvents and static electricity. In Part 1, we learn about the danger of static electricity and how it can build up. Part 2 covers practical measures to eliminate the risks of static discharge in flammable environments.  <br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-fb50f6d\" data-block-id=\"fb50f6d\"><style>.stk-fb50f6d {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-fb50f6d-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-fb50f6d {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-fb50f6d-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-aba5cfd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"aba5cfd\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-aba5cfd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-aba5cfd-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Solvents &amp; Static Electricity Part 1 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YA3HvNUYzOY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f93745a\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f93745a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f93745a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f93745a-inner-blocks\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Solvents &amp; Static Electricity Part 2 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MfDZWJ0Y-Dc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-15f4975 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"15f4975\"><style>.stk-15f4975 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-15f4975:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-15f4975 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-15f4975-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ce1d7c2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ce1d7c2\"><style>.stk-ce1d7c2 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ce1d7c2 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ce1d7c2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ce1d7c2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e27b08c\" data-block-id=\"e27b08c\"><style>.stk-e27b08c {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-e27b08c-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-e27b08c {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e27b08c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6dde180\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6dde180\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6dde180-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6dde180-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c603e4c\" id=\"strong-saker-jordning-strong\" data-block-id=\"c603e4c\"><style>.stk-c603e4c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-c603e4c .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Safe grounding<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-73b1b1f\" data-block-id=\"73b1b1f\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-73b1b1f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">According to ATEX directives, equipment to be used in explosion-rated areas must meet certain specific requirements to ensure they cannot cause sparking. However, even if the equipment meets these requirements, accidents can still occur if the equipment&#8217;s function does not meet the required standards. \n\nTo use grounding equipment smoothly and safely, ergonomic clamps, spiral cables, and automatic reels are required.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-503c5b4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"503c5b4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-503c5b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-503c5b4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-834f014\" data-block-id=\"834f014\"><style>.stk-834f014 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}.stk-834f014 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:contain !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3526__129952_bond-rite_ez_x90_p_2ce6cac3-1_fb670b77.jpg\" width=\"576\" height=\"380\" alt=\"without-deep-end-1_bd820426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3526__129952_bond-rite_ez_x90_p_2ce6cac3-1_fb670b77.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3526__129952_bond-rite_ez_x90_p_2ce6cac3-1_fb670b77-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-n5y14lt stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"n5y14lt\"><style>.stk-n5y14lt {background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-n5y14lt:before{background-color:var(--jok-font-secondary-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-n5y14lt {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-n5y14lt-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-zfoh960\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"zfoh960\"><style>.stk-zfoh960 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-zfoh960 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-zfoh960-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-zfoh960-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-u4oprvg\" data-block-id=\"u4oprvg\"><style>.stk-u4oprvg {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-u4oprvg-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-u4oprvg {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-u4oprvg-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-h9im42n\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"h9im42n\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-h9im42n-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-h9im42n-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-m6pi12h\" data-block-id=\"m6pi12h\"><style>.stk-m6pi12h .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jorda-0_e6f1717d.png\" width=\"339\" height=\"270\" alt=\"without-deep-end-1_bd820426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jorda-0_e6f1717d.png 339w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jorda-0_e6f1717d-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-35mwcbo\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"35mwcbo\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-35mwcbo-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-35mwcbo-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-58341c4\" id=\"led-bort-laddningen-till-jord\" data-block-id=\"58341c4\"><style>.stk-58341c4 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-58341c4 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Lead the charge to ground<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-hlm1oz2\" data-block-id=\"hlm1oz2\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-hlm1oz2 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The simplest and often most reliable way to reduce the risk of an electrostatic spark igniting is to connect to ground. By continuously leading away the static charge, you secure areas where flammable or explosive goods\/gases are present. A simple and inexpensive insurance against accidents.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-wkglf2i stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"wkglf2i\"><style>.stk-wkglf2i {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-wkglf2i:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-wkglf2i {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-wkglf2i-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-yfh2tof\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"yfh2tof\"><style>.stk-yfh2tof {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-yfh2tof {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-yfh2tof-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-yfh2tof-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-teqg8yt\" data-block-id=\"teqg8yt\"><style>.stk-teqg8yt {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-teqg8yt-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-teqg8yt {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-teqg8yt-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-oejls9g\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"oejls9g\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-oejls9g-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-oejls9g-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7a3b0bb\" id=\"jordningsutrustning-for-industri\" data-block-id=\"7a3b0bb\"><style>.stk-7a3b0bb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-7a3b0bb .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Grounding equipment for industry<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-i3ymoet\" data-block-id=\"i3ymoet\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-i3ymoet {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">In industrial areas where gas or dust atmospheres are present, it is particularly important to lead static charges to ground to prevent fire and explosion. Static charge can arise through, for example, pumping, stirring, free fall, or simply by a person moving in the area. \n\nEquipment that verifies the grounding is safe before the explosive process starts is therefore important. Everything from test instruments and grounding clamps with LED indicators to shoe test stations that test your anti-static shoes before you enter the Ex-area can save lives. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-d8in091\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"d8in091\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-d8in091-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-d8in091-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-jnipb5m\" data-block-id=\"jnipb5m\"><style>.stk-jnipb5m .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:395px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/earthritefibcfill-0_f8fc441c.jpg\" width=\"555\" 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class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Grounding systems for vehicles<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-288104f\" data-block-id=\"288104f\"><style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-288104f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Sometimes it is necessary for grounding to be mandatory or otherwise provide the operator with information before starting a potentially explosive process. 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